Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy MP told crowds at the Cradley Heath Chainmakers Festival "women need a pay rise."

The cost of buying new school uniform can really add up for parents, especially for families with more than one child.

The pair said the tax cut will amount to £6 billion in value and lift ‘2.2 million people out of paying any National Insurance or income tax’.

With the Tory whip suspended, the MP said he will be seeking medical help and hopes to return to his duties ‘as soon as possible’.

A Ford Transit van crashed into a Cannock home by thieves after being chased by the police.

The heartbroken family of the schoolboy murdered in Wolverhampton described him as a funny child who loved making everyone laugh.

Motorway traffic in the West Midlands is set to be brought to a crawl on Monday morning when fuel protests are staged.

A man's body has been pulled out of a canal in Aldridge.

Kind-hearted workers at a supermarket store have given up their time to help out at a Wolverhampton charity.

Chris Pincher had the Conservative whip withdrawn a day after the allegations emerged.

A Cannock police officer is helping keep the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton safe as part of a special team of running guards.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the man he lived with in Solihull died yesterday (Friday).

Council documents purporting to show options to build over a much-loved green space in Sandwell, including the results of a hidden consultation one councillor described as “obvious and clear opposition”, have been leaked.

A medical emergency has forced the Metro to stop running between Winson Green and Bull Street, Birmingham.

Concerns about Staffordshire Police’s work to protect children have sparked questions about how the force is being held to account.

“Disgusting” fly-tippers have struck on Walsall land which was cleared up by dedicated volunteers just a few weeks ago.

Drivers on the M6 were facing lengthy delays on Saturday afternoon due to a crash and roadworks on the motorway.

The University of Wolverhampton held its inaugural online Alumni Awards which was streamed live around the world on YouTube.

Train passengers were being warned of delays between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street this morning after a signalling fault blocked lines between the two cities.

Drivers disgusted by the price of fuel are being urged not to join protests on the M6 on Monday.

Lanes will be closed near a junction on the M6 this weekend as work to convert it into a smart motorway continues.

Aston Villa have entered talks over a £30 million rebuild of Witton Station as part of stadium expansion plans.

A new BBC Three show follows a 27-year-old female business owner from Wolverhampton who is on a mission to shake up the haulage scene.

An abandoned Grade II Listed swimming baths site in Wolverhampton has been described as a hotspot for antisocial behaviour after the latest dramatic arson incident.

Leaders across Wolverhampton have vowed to do "everything" they can to help tackle the scourge of knife crime after another teenager was fatally stabbed.

“It could be you,” say Lottery chiefs who have launched a search for the elusive winner of almost £7.5 million who has not yet claimed their amazing prize.

Both men were said to be refusing to co-operate with investigators.

A couple whose son was stillborn have been selflessly fundraising to support other bereaved parents who use maternity services at Walsall Manor Hospital.

The Way is set to resume open access sessions for youngsters after a 15-week shutdown – with free entry until September.

Last summer, a year before the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, organisers announced that they wanted to give one million children an authentic Games experience.

A smash-hit on its debut tour four years ago, Joe Pasquale was all set to reprise his portrayal of Frank Spencer in the stage adaptation of the hit 70s TV show Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em when Covid arrived.

Two Year 8 students have edged out 28,000 competitors to win an award for an app they built from scratch to help fight the fear of reporting domestic abuse.

Residents have taken to the dance floor to show off their moves for the first-ever session of a daytime club.

A £2.5 million expansion plan has been revealed for a school in the West Midlands to help meet the growth in demand for pupil places.

An 80-year-old man was awoken in his Bromsgrove home's bedroom by two men in the early hours who then robbed him.

The imminent demolition of prefabricated homes that have come to house a tight-knit community in Bushbury stirs memories of such houses' origins.

A family fun day is being held in Wednesfield on Sunday to raise cash for the NHS.

The allegations are the latest in a series of Conservative sleaze scandals.

Welsh Secretary Simon Hart hinted Chris Pincher may be expelled from the party as ‘conversations’ are held over sexual misconduct allegations.

A teenage heart and kidney transplant patient can now shop in Primark again after an online exercise class helped her walk again.

Sentencing of a robber who helped to snatch remote control toy cars worth over £1,000 during a shoplifting spree has been delayed after he shouted in court.

Three teenage boys and a man have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton.

Total infections are now at levels last seen in late April.

There were "no missed opportunities" for professionals to intervene and prevent the death of three-year-old Kemarni Watson Darby, a review has concluded.

Four thugs have stolen almost £1,000 in cash and two charity boxes from a business in South Staffordshire.

Four teenage boys have been arrested after a carjacking involving a machete in Walsall.

Students at Sutton Coldfield’s Arthur Terry School stepped into the Dragon’s Den when they took part in a day-long challenge designed to build their teamwork skills.

A charity day in the Black Country is set to raise funds for four charities close to the hearts of people attending after the sudden death of a popular teenager.

Police have made an appeal to try and return a collection of stolen tools seized from a car in Walsall to their owner.

A 34-year-old man who used Snapchat to contact girls has been jailed for almost four years after a court heard one victim attempted to take her own life.

Two paramedics have been recognised for their outstanding act of bravery by West Midlands Police after being stabbed on duty.

Trams were cancelled between Wednesbury and Birmingham on Friday morning after damage was found to the overhead lines.

West Midlands Cycle Hire is offering everyone in the region two free half-hour rides each day during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Tram services will stop at 8pm this evening to carry out essential repairs to overhead lines.

A severe blaze at an abandoned Wolverhampton swimming baths is believed to have been started deliberately.

A Wordsley pub has won the Campaign for Real Ale's West Midlands county title.

A family festival showcasing a range of music and comedy will be launched in the Black Country to help bring people together.

People in Aldridge have given a resounding thumbs up to news the town's railway station could reopen 60 years after it was closed.

A plan to limit the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across Dudley borough has been given the go-ahead after they were linked with increased crime levels.

The cost of living crisis could leave schools in Walsall struggling to pay for essentials such as pencils due to increased pressure on budgets.

A galaxy of stars will be appearing at Dudley Ex-Servicemen's Club for a charity tribute night in August.

A free school offering more than 1,000 secondary places will open in Walsall to help cope with an anticipated surge in demand.

A second man has been charged with murder after the death of a Walsall man in Blackpool.